ANC Member Sello Gemba Faces Criminal Case for Rape and Death Threats Against March and March Leader
- Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma opened a criminal case at Durban Central Police Station against ANC member Sello Lemonka Gemba over violent social media posts
- Gemba had doubled down on his remarks, prompting Ngobese-Zuma to rally public support on X before heading to the police station
- The ANC condemned the posts as vile and launched an internal inquiry to verify Gemba's membership status
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DURBAN — March and March movement leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has opened a criminal case against ANC member Sello Lemonka Gemba following social media posts in which he called for her rape and killing.
According to Eyewitness News, Ngobese-Zuma, who was recently blocked from a GBV protest, filed the complaint at the Durban Central Police Station on Tuesday. Prior to her visit, she used X (formerly Twitter) to call on the public to support her as she headed to the station, after Gemba indicated he stood by his initial remarks rather than retracting them.
ANC distances itself from Gemba's remarks
The African National Congress moved swiftly to condemn the posts, describing them as vile and wholly incompatible with the movement's values. The party stated that no political, personal, or ideological justification exists for inciting violence or sexual abuse against any individual.
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In addition to publicly distancing itself from Gemba's statements, the ANC called on law enforcement to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The party also confirmed it had launched a parallel internal inquiry to establish whether Gemba holds active membership. Should his membership be confirmed, formal disciplinary procedures will follow alongside the criminal investigation.
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Criminal case and internal probe run concurrently
Gemba now faces a two-pronged response: a formal police investigation stemming from Ngobese-Zuma's complaint, and the possibility of internal ANC disciplinary action if his party membership is verified. Ngobese-Zuma leads the March and March movement, a civic organisation that has drawn attention for its activism in South Africa.
Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma slams SAPS
In a related article, Briefly News reported on Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma’s criticism of the South African Police Service and eThekwini Municipality after violence erupted at a makeshift camp on Moore Road in Durban.
The clash left at least 10 March and March members injured, while Ngobese-Zuma said police declined to search the tents for a firearm without a warrant. Her comments drew sharply divided reactions online.
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